Is Drawbar Needed to Use Draw-Tite Hitch 24768 on 2008 Acura TSX for Bike Rack  

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The Draw Tite 24768 is no longer available. The Curt # C11455 is the replacement for your TSX.

Since you will be using your hitch for a bike rack you will NOT need to purchase a draw bar (also called a ball mount) since this is needed only for towing.

This light-duty Class I hitch can handle the weight of 2 bikes. Even if a bike rack can hold more than two, the hitch and the vehicle frame where it attaches cannot support more weight and stress than that presented by 2 bikes.

You can use the link provided to see all Class I bike racks with a 2-bike capacity. The filters in the left-hand margin will let you sort the results based on the features and characteristics you prefer, such as the type of bike mounting (frame or wheel) or whether you need locks.

Two linked articles will give you lots of food for thought to determine which rack type will best suit your particular bikes. A great platform style rack from Thule that is light in weight (a good thing for a Class I hitch) is their EasyFold Rack # TH903202 which handles heavy bikes and that is packed with beneficial features like a loading ramp, tilt feature for easy vehicle access and which includes locks for both the rack itself and for your loaded bikes. Please refer to the linked video for a complete illustration of this carrier's features.

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